A fool-proof Internet Security is always desirable, but actually speaking, it is never achievable. Howsoever smart Internet Security Tools you use, you can never be confident about the your security, because every day, newer vulnerabilities are discovered and exploits are developed.
In general, I have made it a practice to rely on one dependable Internet Security Tool for the Real Time protection, and I occasionally use some online Malware Scanners to scan my system. It is always safer to take a second opinion a dependable tool, because none of the tool is perfect, and can never be perfect. It is a constantly evolving system. Better security tools and being developed and with them malware artists are developing more lethal and smart malware.
There are many great Online File Scanners for Malware and Virus. The merits and demerits of using a Free Online Malware Scanner are…
Merits:
- Fast and Easy to use : Generally speaking, these online scanners are lean and thin, and so fast and easy.
- Always up to date: You do not have to worry about updating them regularly. They are always up-to-date with latest threat signatures and definitions.
Demerits:
- Less Options and Features: They generally lack the options and features provided by their full licensed versions.
- No Malware Removal: Generally these scanners just provide the scanning, but do not remove the malware.












September 30th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Online file scanners are good however the problem with them is that they don’t give active protection. I believe that people should use an active antivirus – Avg is one of the most impressive and free too.
October 1st, 2008 at 10:34 am
I prefer them when i want to check a file from different sources to be sure that it is not infected.
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October 5th, 2008 at 2:17 am
I prefer Avast for real time protection. Online scanners are perhaps good, but somehow the idea has not got my fancy.
The real problem is that you need another program to remove the virus.
October 5th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Good list. I’ll second the comment on AVG;been using it for years.
October 7th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I was very much worried about the virus attack to my system and I am very thankful for your tools. But I am not sure that they can provide active protection.
October 8th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I think online scanners are of great use. But they would only warn us of the danger and they don’t actually do something about it. But it is a great tool, especially if you do surf the internet a lot. To warn you of potentially harmful websites…
October 8th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
You are right, on line scanners are the best and they are updated as well.. and they are less resource hungry as well. at least it won’t let your system crawl!
October 9th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Another AVG supporter here. I’ve been using it for sometime now and it seems to work just fine. I feel protected now.
October 19th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Online Scanner only to find the infection they can not remove them,please correct me If I am wrong it is better to use Internet Security suits to protect from viruses,spywares,malwares and other threats .One more thing is to use Firefox safe and secured.
October 27th, 2008 at 5:34 am
I’ve been using AVG and recommend it to all my friends. Online scanners are really helpful when your system is really so broken that installing software just is not an option.
I’d like NOD32 though.